September 19-21 and 26-28, 2008
Fridays, September 19 & 26: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturdays, September 20 & 27: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Sundays, September 21 & 28: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tapping of the First Wooden Keg
First Friday of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest kicks off when the Munchner Kindl, the official hostess and guardian angel of Oktoberfest presents the opening blessing. The first official keg of German bier, a wooden keg of Paulaner Oktoberfest bier, will be tapped in customary style with a hammer and stake signaling the beginning of two weekends of festivities.
Sea of Accordions Concert
An Oktoberfest favorite, this event is guaranteed to put an oom-pah in your weekend. More than 100 accordion players, ranging in age from 5 to 75, gather together for one of the world's largest accordion concerts. Tap your toes to polkas and favorite traditional German tunes.
Band Schedules
Live music will be presented throughout both weekends. See below for band schedules.
German Band Schedule
Rock Band Schedule
| German Band Schedule |
| Date |
Time |
Band |
| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
The Rheinlanders |
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Rick Borger & The Average German Band |
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| Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
Austrian Connection |
|
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
Martin Percival School of Irish Dance |
|
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Martin Percival School of Irish Dance |
|
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Austrian Connection |
|
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm |
Summit Concert Band |
|
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
TEV Edelweiss Volkstanzgruppe |
|
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm |
Summit Concert Band |
|
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
TEV Edelweiss Volkstanzgruppe |
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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
The Continentals |
|
9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Steve Rock und Seine Tanzkapelle |
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| Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
Rick Borger & The Average German Band |
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Boulder Scandinavian Dancers |
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Rick Borger & The Average German Band |
|
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Boulder Scandinavian Dancers |
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Accordian Concert (YMA Music) |
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| Friday, September 26, 2008 |
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Rick Borger & The Average German Band |
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Jim Erlich & the Polka Mates |
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| Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
The Continentals |
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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
Maroon Bells Dance Group |
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Maroon Bells Dance Group |
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Steve Rock und Seine Tanzkapelle |
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
One World Folk Dancers |
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5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
One World Folk Dancers |
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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Austrian Connection |
|
9:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Jim Erlich & the Polka Mates |
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| Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Polka Dotz |
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Maroon Bells Dance Group |
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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
TEV Edelweiss Schuhplattlers |
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2:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Polka Dotz |
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
TEV Edelweiss Schuhplattlers |
Interested in performing at Oktoberfest? Please
contact us via email. Please do not sent unsolicited CD's or packets. No phone calls, please. |
